Hundreds of new species were discovered in 2025, with over 850 new marine species documented and many more described by ...

Red-eyed crocodile skinks are unique and adorable members of the Scincidae family. These lizards aren’t overly fond of humans. They're considered intermediate-level skinks in the pet care community.

The five-lined skink is the only native New Jersey lizard that is found throughout the state. (Two others, the brown skink and fence lizard, are found only in the southern part of the state.) In North ...

Blue-tongued skinks are popular pets among reptile enthusiasts. They’re relatively small lizards that only grow up to 24 inches long. They’re docile and like to eat insects, fruits, and vegetables, so ...

Scientists working in northern Australia have identified a previously unknown species of slider skink in the Gulf of Carpentaria, a region that has received relatively little biological study compared ...